The elite group of Mestrandos(as) in the ABADÁ-Capoeira sixty-thousand-member organization is comprised of only nine individuals (seven men, two women) who have made a life-long commitment to the art of Capoeira. Their enduring dedication has been instrumental in maintaining the distinctive technique and philosophy of ABADÁ-Capoeira. Led by the Mestres, these individuals oversee ABADÁ-Capoeira throughout the world, to ensure that our style, technique and philosophy is preserved, and above all, the art of Capoeira continues to expand without jeopardizing its essence.
The Mestrandos(as), together with the Mestres, are also responsible for the further enhancement of movements, norms and ethics within the organization.
Paulo Rogerio Yoneyama, Mestrando Peixe Cru was born in Sao Paulo in 9th January 1970.
He was only 11 years old when he saw Capoeira for the first time. On that same year, against his mum’s desire, he started training at Mestre Meinha’s Academy with his older brother Paixada.
In 1985 he was graduated as a “Tutor Junior” and in 1987 when Mestre Meinha closed his Academy, started teaching Capoeira with his brother Peixada. That was the beginning of his own Academy. During that time he was always travelling with his student to prestige events and batizados of other Capoeira groups.
In 1991 had his first contact with ABADA-Capoeira, where he met Cobra and other members of the group. The manner of playing and ABADA’s technique brought back the first feelings Peixe Cru felt when he saw Capoeira for the first time. On that same year attended to a course Mestre Camisa lectured in Sao Paulo.
He was very interested by the Group philosophy and technique, and through the next few years went to Rio de Janeiro several times to train and get to know the ABADÁ-Capoeira. In 1993 has officially joined ABADÁ-Capoeira, at that time he received an Instructor graduation, the “Purple” cord.
After that Peixe Cru had a prominent history in the Capoeira World, he won three times the 3° place on ABADÁ-Capoeira World Games (Jogos Mundiais) 1997, 1999 and 2001; in 1998 won the 2° place on ABADÁ-Capoeira Brazilian Games (Jogos Brasileiros) and 1° place on ABADÁ-Capoeira Sao Paulo Games (Jogos Paulistas) and in 2000 won the 1° place on ABADÁ-Capoeira Brazilian Games (Jogos Brasileiros).
Peixe Cru was recognized Mestrando in 2005 and is one of the responsible for the State of Sao Paulo ABADÁ-Capoeira work, supervising over 50 Capoeira professionals. He has traveled to several countries to spread his Capoeira knowledge to other ABADÁ-Capoeira groups around the world, between them are Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Swiss land, Italy, Belgian, Luxembourg, Austria, South Africa, Angola, Luanda, Israel, Russia, Japan, South Korea and Morocco.
This year is Australia’s turn to get a bit of Mestrando Peixe Cru knowledge, experience and tips about the most up-to-date Capoeira techniques, songs and mandinga, brought straight from Brazil. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate of the whole 4 days event. Make the most of each minute, I can assure you that every drop of sweat will be worth!
Next edition we will talk a bit about our Batizado special Guest Professor Eberson. We hope you have enjoyed the reading.
Cheers,
ABADA-Capoeira Australia Team
The Mestrandos(as), together with the Mestres, are also responsible for the further enhancement of movements, norms and ethics within the organization.
Paulo Rogerio Yoneyama, Mestrando Peixe Cru was born in Sao Paulo in 9th January 1970.
He was only 11 years old when he saw Capoeira for the first time. On that same year, against his mum’s desire, he started training at Mestre Meinha’s Academy with his older brother Paixada.
In 1985 he was graduated as a “Tutor Junior” and in 1987 when Mestre Meinha closed his Academy, started teaching Capoeira with his brother Peixada. That was the beginning of his own Academy. During that time he was always travelling with his student to prestige events and batizados of other Capoeira groups.
In 1991 had his first contact with ABADA-Capoeira, where he met Cobra and other members of the group. The manner of playing and ABADA’s technique brought back the first feelings Peixe Cru felt when he saw Capoeira for the first time. On that same year attended to a course Mestre Camisa lectured in Sao Paulo.
He was very interested by the Group philosophy and technique, and through the next few years went to Rio de Janeiro several times to train and get to know the ABADÁ-Capoeira. In 1993 has officially joined ABADÁ-Capoeira, at that time he received an Instructor graduation, the “Purple” cord.
After that Peixe Cru had a prominent history in the Capoeira World, he won three times the 3° place on ABADÁ-Capoeira World Games (Jogos Mundiais) 1997, 1999 and 2001; in 1998 won the 2° place on ABADÁ-Capoeira Brazilian Games (Jogos Brasileiros) and 1° place on ABADÁ-Capoeira Sao Paulo Games (Jogos Paulistas) and in 2000 won the 1° place on ABADÁ-Capoeira Brazilian Games (Jogos Brasileiros).
Peixe Cru was recognized Mestrando in 2005 and is one of the responsible for the State of Sao Paulo ABADÁ-Capoeira work, supervising over 50 Capoeira professionals. He has traveled to several countries to spread his Capoeira knowledge to other ABADÁ-Capoeira groups around the world, between them are Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, Swiss land, Italy, Belgian, Luxembourg, Austria, South Africa, Angola, Luanda, Israel, Russia, Japan, South Korea and Morocco.
This year is Australia’s turn to get a bit of Mestrando Peixe Cru knowledge, experience and tips about the most up-to-date Capoeira techniques, songs and mandinga, brought straight from Brazil. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to participate of the whole 4 days event. Make the most of each minute, I can assure you that every drop of sweat will be worth!
Next edition we will talk a bit about our Batizado special Guest Professor Eberson. We hope you have enjoyed the reading.
Cheers,
ABADA-Capoeira Australia Team
